Chittaway Bay Public School vs Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chittaway Bay Public School
Chittaway Bay · Government primary · K-6
479 students · ICSEA 992
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus
Berkeley Vale · Government high school · 7-10
851 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | Chittaway Bay Public School Chittaway Bay NSW | Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus Berkeley Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #978 of 1,619 | #421 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3043 of 4,908 | #1158 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-10 |
| Students | 479 | 851 |
| Girls / boys | 232 / 247 | 435 / 416 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 216 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.5 | 61.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 18% |
| Suburb | Chittaway Bay 2261 | Berkeley Vale 2261 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chittaway-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | berkeleyva-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Chittaway Bay Public School scores higher on the Success Index (45.5 vs 31.0).
- •Chittaway Bay Public School has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 959), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.2).
- •Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus is the larger school with 851 students compared with 479.
- •Chittaway Bay Public School has grown faster over five years (28% vs 6%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chittaway Bay Public School better than Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus?
On the Success Index, Chittaway Bay Public School ranks higher (45.5 vs 31.0 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chittaway Bay Public School and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Chittaway Bay and Berkeley Vale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chittaway Bay Public School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus has 14.0.
How do Chittaway Bay Public School and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus rank in NSW?
Chittaway Bay Public School is 978th of 1,619 and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus is 421st of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.